papillotes

/ˈpæpəloʊts/
noun
  1. Small pieces of paper or foil used to wrap food, especially the ends of bones or the tips of vegetables, for cooking or serving.
    • For the party, she made asparagus spears with papillotes for an elegant presentation.
    • The chef wrapped the lamb chops in papillotes to keep the bones clean.
    • You can buy ready-made papillotes at the kitchen supply store.
  2. A method of cooking food in a sealed packet of paper or foil, often called 'en papillote'.
    • Salmon cooked en papillote stays moist and flavorful.
    • She learned to make chicken en papillotes in her cooking class.
    • The recipe calls for baking the vegetables in papillotes with herbs and lemon.
  3. Curling papers or small rollers used to curl hair.
    • She removed the papillotes and admired her bouncy curls.
    • In the old days, women used papillotes to set their hair overnight.
    • Papillotes are making a comeback in vintage hairstyling.
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